Help yourself to a square (or three!) of this savory Cheddar-topped cornbread.
Our Green-Eyed Girl
In 1941, Smithfield native Ava Gardner’s mom told The State about a call with her daughter’s new boyfriend — American box-office star Mickey Rooney.
The Go-Getter
Since moving to the High Country in the early 1970s, one woman has proudly advocated for nearly every cause in her Watauga County town.
Sweet Potato Biscuits With Herb Butter
We recommend slathering these buttermilk-sweet potato biscuits with savory homemade butter while they’re still warm from the oven.
Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole
This holiday side is topped with a sweet brown sugar, pecan, and raisin crumble.
Sweet Potato Fritters
These golden, deep-fried fritters are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Cook until caramelized for the perfect fall side dish.
4 Sensational Sweet Potato Recipes
For decades, our farmers have cultivated a seemingly endless yield of sweet potatoes, making North Carolina the leading producer in the country. Beneath our soil, a fall treat awaits.
The Right-Hand Man
Working for Hugh Morton meant coordinating film crews and helping design the Mile-High Swinging Bridge. One man handled it all with ease.
